Monsoons in Asia

question 104

Multiple Choice

Monsoons in Asia:

• A)are strongest in January and February.
• B)occur when the winds blow south from the Himalayas.
• C)start when the interior of the continent heats up in summer.
• D)require an offshore wind.

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